BKF Engineers
Senior Project Engineer - Civil Land Development
BKF Engineers, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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This range is provided by BKF Engineers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $108,000.00/yr - $149,000.00/yr
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.
At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.
We're hiring a Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in land development and civil infrastructure. This role spans multiple Bay Area locations and involves leading multidisciplinary teams through complex site development projects from concept to completion. Candidates should hold a Professional Engineering license and demonstrate a background in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Responsibilities
Lead project design efforts for site development, including grading and drainage plans, and utility systems for water and sewer.
Prepare technical reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates to support project proposals and execution.
Assist with project management tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and invoicing.
Collaborate with design teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery across disciplines.
Develop final design packages for roadways and streets, including plan, profile, and cross sections.
Incorporate streetscape, green street, and bicycle path elements into roadway designs.
Apply knowledge of federal, state, city, and county standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
Conduct conceptual studies and prepare specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
Support quality control efforts and to the technical accuracy of deliverables.
Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on design standards and project workflows.
Participate in design meetings and contribute to collaborative problem-solving.
Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams to align project goals and expectations.
Requirements
B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent (required).
Minimum of 6+ years of experience in site development, including design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works.
Mastery of AutoCAD and Civil 3D (required).
Strong technical background in land development design.
Experience preparing grading and drainage plans, utility layouts, and final roadway design packages.
Familiarity with federal, state, city, and county standards.
Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of California (highly preferred).
Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting quality control efforts.
Strong communication skills for client interaction and team coordination.
Physical Demands Must be able to regularly talk, hear, and operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push, and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.
Work Conditions Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.
Benefits
The typical base salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $149,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents.
Generous vacation and sick time packages.
8 Paid Holidays.
Flexible schedules.
Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks.
BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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This range is provided by BKF Engineers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $108,000.00/yr - $149,000.00/yr
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.
At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.
We're hiring a Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in land development and civil infrastructure. This role spans multiple Bay Area locations and involves leading multidisciplinary teams through complex site development projects from concept to completion. Candidates should hold a Professional Engineering license and demonstrate a background in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Responsibilities
Lead project design efforts for site development, including grading and drainage plans, and utility systems for water and sewer.
Prepare technical reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates to support project proposals and execution.
Assist with project management tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and invoicing.
Collaborate with design teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery across disciplines.
Develop final design packages for roadways and streets, including plan, profile, and cross sections.
Incorporate streetscape, green street, and bicycle path elements into roadway designs.
Apply knowledge of federal, state, city, and county standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
Conduct conceptual studies and prepare specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
Support quality control efforts and to the technical accuracy of deliverables.
Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on design standards and project workflows.
Participate in design meetings and contribute to collaborative problem-solving.
Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams to align project goals and expectations.
Requirements
B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent (required).
Minimum of 6+ years of experience in site development, including design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works.
Mastery of AutoCAD and Civil 3D (required).
Strong technical background in land development design.
Experience preparing grading and drainage plans, utility layouts, and final roadway design packages.
Familiarity with federal, state, city, and county standards.
Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of California (highly preferred).
Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting quality control efforts.
Strong communication skills for client interaction and team coordination.
Physical Demands Must be able to regularly talk, hear, and operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push, and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.
Work Conditions Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.
Benefits
The typical base salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $149,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents.
Generous vacation and sick time packages.
8 Paid Holidays.
Flexible schedules.
Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks.
BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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